Sweet Sweet Sleep

At 13.5 months, my son is FINALLY starting to sleep through the night. Until three days ago, he had never slept more than a four hour stretch. Most nights I was up every two hours, excited if I got a three hour stretch. He is only 3rd percentile, so I didn't want to night wean unless it was his idea. I started giving him probiotics two weeks ago (we have been having issues with dairy), and he has slept 8, 9 and 10 hour stretches the past three nights. I feel like a new woman!! Just wanted to share in hopes of encouraging other moms who haven't slept at all since their babes were born :)

At 13.5 months, my son is FINALLY starting to sleep through the night. Until three days ago, he had never slept more than a four hour stretch. Most nights I was up every two hours, excited if I got a three hour stretch. He is only 3rd percentile, so I didn't want to night wean unless it was his idea. I started giving him probiotics two weeks ago (we have been having issues with dairy), and he has slept 8, 9 and 10 hour stretches the past three nights. I feel like a new woman!! Just wanted to share in hopes of encouraging other moms who haven't slept at all since their babes were born :)

Wow that sounds awesome! Up until a few months ago I was bf every two hours or so too. Same situation, she is underweight, not quite 1st percentile even. So I couldn't justify night weaning until she was ready. We sneak extra calories using powdered carbs in Greek yogurt, whole milk, etc. How do you give probiotics? I will try anything! We are waiting on tests for any health issues but in the meantime my LO is skin and bones :(

Wow that sounds awesome! Up until a few months ago I was bf every two hours or so too. Same situation, she is underweight, not quite 1st percentile even. So I couldn't justify night weaning until she was ready. We sneak extra calories using powdered carbs in Greek yogurt, whole milk, etc. How do you give probiotics? I will try anything! We are waiting on tests for any health issues but in the meantime my LO is skin and bones :(

I too have a little guy -5th percentile- he doesn't sleep throught the night but when he does wake (crys a minute or 10) there is no feeding him. he will not eat during the night but I sure wish he'd quit waking. we are on elecare still so no whole milk to add some fat :( ill be glad when he sleeps till morning. what brand of probiotics do you use?

I too have a little guy -5th percentile- he doesn't sleep throught the night but when he does wake (crys a minute or 10) there is no feeding him. he will not eat during the night but I sure wish he'd quit waking. we are on elecare still so no whole milk to add some fat :( ill be glad when he sleeps till morning. what brand of probiotics do you use?

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